Amini Silatolu | Guard | #65

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Panthers signed OG Amini Silatolu to a one-year contract.

Silatolu, 28, spent last season out of the league after failing to make the Bears out of camp. Before Chicago, Silatolu spent four years in Carolina after being a 2012 second-round pick. Health has been his biggest hurdle. Feb 17 - 10:58 AM

Bears signed OG Amini Silatolu to a one-year contract.

Silatolu started 15 games as a rookie in 2012, but he's made just 13 starts in the three years since with his career derailed by injuries. He'll compete for the final guard spot in Chicago behind starters Cody Whitehair and Kyle Long. Wed, Jul 20, 2016 03:25:00 PM

Silatolu has made a number of visits this offseason, with the Bears being his fifth after meetings with the Seahawks, Cardinals, Chiefs, and 49ers. The former No. 40 overall pick is working his way back from a November torn ACL. Wed, Jul 20, 2016 10:05:00 AM

Silatolu has also met with the Cardinals, Seahawks and 49ers this offseason. Recovering from a November ACL tear, Silatolu might have to wait until he is closer to full health to land a deal. Thu, May 19, 2016 10:00:00 AM

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Derek Anderson still worked with the first-team offense as Newton was mostly limited to red-zone work. Newton is still getting his strength back as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery. It's unlikely we'll see Newton during Carolina's preseason slate but he doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Week 1.

Damiere Byrd caught four passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' preseason opener.

The Panthers need a deep threat after parting ways with Ted Ginn, and Byrd made his case on Wednesday night, hooking up with Joe Webb on a 50-yard score in the second quarter. "Coach (Ron) Rivera talks about it all the time, ‘Make those opportunities count,’" Byrd said. "I think I’ve put myself in a great position. I just have to continue to do things well." Byrd also opened the game as the first-team punt returner, suggesting he has a good shot to make the final roster.

"He’s still in the rehab program," coach Ron Rivera said. "He’s been doing great. He’s there every day." The Panthers have been vague on a return date for their pivot man, saying only that he will be ready for Week 1. The 11th-year pro doesn't need OTAs, or even all of camp, to be ready for 2017.